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27 Nov

Bank of India completes Rs 5,000 crore bond sale, stocks expansion

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

Bank of India stock closed 3.48% higher at Rs 111.90 on the BSE. The bank's market cap stood at Rs 50,762 crore. Bank of India shares surged after the lender said it has issued long term bonds (infrastructure) worth Rs 5,000 crore on a private placement basis. Bank of India stock closed 3.48% higher at Rs 111.90 on the BSE. The bank's market cap stood at Rs 50,762 crore. A total of 4.87 lakh shares were traded on the BSE, generating a turnover of Rs 5.33 crore. The stock is neither trading in the overbought nor in the oversold zone,…

26 Nov

Swiggy shares upgrade 6% after UBS initiates coverage, analysts expect up to 26% surge

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

Shares of Swiggy Ltd, a leading player in food delivery and instant commerce, jumped 6 per cent to Rs 456 in morning trade on November 26, after UBS initiated coverage with a 'buy' rating. The brokerage highlighted Swiggy's strong growth prospects and set a target price of Rs 515, implying a potential upside of about 27 per cent from current levels. UBS pointed out that Swiggy is well positioned for growth, currently trading at a 35 per cent discount to Zomato.The stock rose 6.2 per cent to Rs 458 compared to its previous close of Rs 431.25 on the BSE,…

25 Nov

NTPC shares increase 3% on Bernstein’s ‘outperform’ call; sees 20% rally

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

NTPC shares rose 3 per cent in morning trade on November 25 to hit Rs 377, continuing its gains for the second consecutive trading session after Bernstein maintained an 'outperform' rating on the company and raised the target price.With a target price of Rs 440, the international brokerage forecasts a 20.5 per cent upside from current market levels, citing strong power demand, lack of evening hours and the company's debt-cost advantage as key drivers.While analysts do not see any significant upside beyond these factors, they are also not expecting downside risk. NTPC shares are currently valued at 16 times FY25…

23 Nov

Housing construction cost increase 39% in 4 years: Colliers

Priyanka RoyMarket, News

New Delhi, Nov 23 (PTI) The average cost of construction of housing projects in big cities has risen 39 per cent to Rs 2,780 per sq ft in the last four years, while construction material and labour have become costlier, according to Colliers India. Data from real estate consultant Colliers India shows that the average construction cost for premium housing projects was Rs 2,000 per sq ft in October 2020. The construction cost rose to Rs 2,200 per sq ft in October 2021, Rs 2,300 per sq ft in October 2022, Rs 2,500 per sq ft in October 2023 and…

22 Nov

Oil prices rise, headed for weekly increase on Russia-Ukraine tensions

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Friday as traders placed a higher risk premium on crude oil amid growing concerns over Russia and Ukraine, capping a positive week. Supply disruptions in Norway and a brief drop in the dollar also supported oil prices early in the week, along with reports that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies (OPEC+) were likely to postpone planned production increases. The increased risk premium helped oil weather a bigger-than-expected rise in U.S. stockpiles. Brent oil futures for January expiration rose 0.4% to $74.54 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose…

21 Nov

Apple India’s net profit increase 23 percent to Rs 2,746 crore in FY24, revenue grew to Rs 67,152 crore.

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

The company's total income grew 36 percent to Rs 67,121.6 crore in FY24.iPhone maker Apple India has reported a 23 per cent rise in net profit to Rs 2,745.7 crore in FY2023-24.This information has been given in the company's regulatory filing shared by Tofler.Apple India had reported a net profit of Rs 2,229.6 crore in FY23. The company reported a 36 per cent rise in total income in FY24, rising to Rs 67,121.6 crore from Rs 49,321.8 crore in FY23.Toffler said, "Apple India Private Limited, which provides and markets Apple brand products and software, including mobile devices and laptops, reported…

20 Nov

Gold futures jump by Rs 335 to Rs 75,382 per 10 grams

Priyanka RoyMarket, News

New Delhi, Nov 19 (PTI) Gold futures rose by Rs 335 to Rs 75,382 per 10 grams on Tuesday as speculators created deals amid strong spot demand. Gold contracts for December delivery inflation by Rs 335, or 0.45 percent, to Rs 75,382 per 10 grams on the Multi Commodity Exchange, with a turnover of 9,398 lots. Analysts said fresh deals by participants led to the rise in gold prices. Globally, gold futures rose 0.44 percent to $2,623.35 an ounce in New York.

19 Nov

Shilpa Medicare shares increase 6 per cent on CEP approval from EDQM

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

Shilpa Medicare shares rose over 6 per cent in early trade on November 19, after it announced that its subsidiary Shilpa Pharma Lifesciences has received two Certificates of Suitability (CEPs) from the European Directorate for Medicines and Healthcare Quality (EDQM).At 1.15 pm, Shilpa Medicare shares were trading over 3 per cent higher at Rs 892. The stock has rallied a massive 180 per cent on a year-to-date basis, outperforming the Nifty 50 by a huge margin, which gained 9 per cent during the same time period.The first CEP received on November 18 was for Octreotide The second CEP approval received…

18 Nov

Crompton Greaves shares increase 7% on the back of a stellar second quarter performance

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

Shares of Crompton Greaves Consumer Electrical rose 7 per cent after the company reported a rise in its consolidated net profit and revenue for the quarter ended September. At 1.40 pm, Crompton Greaves shares were trading 4 per cent higher at Rs 385. The stock has gained 23 per cent on a year-to-date basis, outperforming the Nifty 50, which rose 8 per cent during the same time frame. The company reported a 27.8 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 124.9 crore, while revenue from operations rose 6.4 per cent to Rs 1,896 crore. Segment-wise, revenue from electric…

16 Nov

Narmada Agrobase Q2 results: Company reports jump in net profit on lower expenses

Priyanka RoyBusiness, News

Narmada Agrobase Ltd has reported a manifold jump in net profit to Rs 1.29 crore in the July-September quarter on lower expenses. Revenue from operations for the second quarter of 2024-25 stood at Rs 10.24 crore as against Rs 11.40 crore in the previous year, the company said in a statement. Expenses declined to Rs 8.51 crore in the second quarter of FY25 from Rs 11.24 crore in the year-ago period. Operating profit or earnings before interest and tax depreciation amortisation increased to Rs 2.06 crore due to lower inventory and raw material costs. The company remains optimistic about its…